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Skoda Fabia vs Skoda Scala

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Skoda Fabia
Skoda Fabia

$25,990 - $39,990

2024 price

Skoda Scala
Skoda Scala

$32,490 - $42,390

2025 price

Summary

2024 Skoda Fabia
2025 Skoda Scala
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 3, 1.0L

Turbo 3, 1.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
5.0L/100km (combined)

5.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Interior styling still looks sub-$30K
  • Low-speed DSG hesitancy
  • Rear seat space

  • Sporadic wireless phone mirroring
  • Not as fun as its rivals with outputs
  • Older looking exterior
2024 Skoda Fabia Summary

The smallest car in Skoda’s local line-up is also its most affordable, but only just.

When the current generation Fabia launched with the halo Monte Carlo variant at almost $40,000, it was a bit of a surprise for a small hatch from what’s seen as an affordable brand.

Now, there’s a new entry-level version of Skoda’s bub and, while it’s not nearly as cheap as it once was, it offers a choice that’s more within reach for anyone keen on a premium small car.

Can the Fabia Select convince customers looking at the likes of the Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift to go Euro and cross the $30,000 threshold?

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2025 Skoda Scala Summary

The new Skoda Scala brings a trim line-up of just two models and the features list for both have been reshuffled with a little pruning here and a few welcome additions there.

The Select 85TSI on test for this review replaces the former Ambition base variant and offers very competitive pricing considering its European roots.

You would be forgiven, though, if the Skoda Scala was not the first make and model that came to mind in your new hatchback hunt. But with its minor facelift and a boot capacity that rivals medium SUVs, maybe it should be on the list.

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